in support of
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1
: in a way that shows approval of (something) : in favor of (something)
A majority voted in support of the bill.
2
: in order to support (something)
He presented evidence in support of his hypothesis.
The band is on a promotional tour in support of their latest album.
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Celebrities like Kim Kardashian also weighed in in support of their release.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Prada is putting more money toward the big screen in support of independent cinema.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Four high-ranking Republican Senators sent a letter last month to Majority Leader John Thune in support of the tax credits.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The Democratic candidates used their 90-second opening statements to talk about their past union membership and records in support of labor and working people.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Prada is putting more money toward the big screen in support of independent cinema.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Four high-ranking Republican Senators sent a letter last month to Majority Leader John Thune in support of the tax credits.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The Democratic candidates used their 90-second opening statements to talk about their past union membership and records in support of labor and working people.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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“In support of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20support%20of. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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